What does In the owners home boarding look like? What does dog sitting at the dog owners home look like? Does the sitter spend the night? Eat? Are they covid vaccinated? masked?

On Rover, every sitter is independent and decides how they're going to provide a service. In particular, there is wide range of interpretation in how the house sitting service is conducted. Rover defines it as follows:

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So you would think that a sitter stays in your home for 24 hours and cares for your pet (feeding, walking, playing, etc.) and your house (taking in mail, watering plants). However, that is NOT always the case. Some will move in but also do drop-ins and walks for other dogs using your home as a base of operation. Others may only be there from 7 pm to 7 am and have regular full-time jobs. Some will check in on the dog in the middle of the day; some may charge you extra for a drop-in visit or walk. So it is always good to go over your expectations with the potential sitter.

IMO true house sitting is a premium-type service and customers should expect to pay a premium fee for someone staying over at their home and providing that level of security and care for the absent owner.

You will have to contact sitters and ask what care/coverage is included in their basic nightly fee and if there are add-ons. If a person only charges $20-something a night, then I definitely would not expect them to be staying.

As for food, you do not have to provide. Be sure to go over what the sitter may or may not use in your home. Rover leaves it totally up to you to determine whether a sitter is suitable. You will have to ask about the vaccination.

Adding on to Karen's answer... I'd suggest that in the initial contact, and during the meet & greet, clearly state your wishes.

If you prefer a sitter to visit, play, walk, and feed three times a day and not stay overnight, let them know that and other details, such as if you want the sitter to wear a mask while inside your home.